Is Fort Worth or Norwalk Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norwalk is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 87/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 653 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 79% lower. Fort Worth has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norwalk has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 58.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Fort Worth, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | Norwalk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 652.5 | +2,505.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 40.8 | +417.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 0.0 | +7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 17.5 | +37.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 0.0 | +72.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 23.3 | +299.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 611.8 | +2,088.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 35.0 | +309.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 559.3 | +1,282.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 17.5 | +495.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or Norwalk safer?
Norwalk is safer with a total crime rate of 653 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while Norwalk has 40.8. Norwalk has lower violent crime.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Norwalk, OH
Norwalk, the "Maple City," is a county seat in Huron County, Ohio. Situated roughly halfway between Cleveland and Toledo, its population was 17,012 as of 2020. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 17,164, Norwalk has a total crime rate of 652.5 per 100,000 residents.